March 20, 2002
CLA-2-63:RR:NC:TA:351 H89274CATEGORY:CLASSIFICATIONTARIFF NO.:6307.90.9889
Ms. Alice Liu
Atico International USA, Inc
501 South Andrews Avenue
Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33301RE: The tariff classification of a waist slimmer from Taiwan
Dear Ms. Liu:
In your letter dated February 26, 2002, you requested a tariff classification ruling. The sample is being returned as requested.
The sample submitted is a waist slimmer, item number W65C8772. The waist slimmer is made of knit fabric bonded to neoprene rubber. The knit fabric forms the outer surface. It is held closed with hook and loop fastener. The belt is designed to help trim waist when worn during normal exercise routine.
The applicable subheading for the waist slimmer will be 6307.90.9889, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for other made up articles . . . Other. The rate of duty will be 7 percent ad valorem.
This ruling is being issued under the provisions of Part 177 of the Customs Regulations (19 C.F.R. 177).
A copy of the ruling or the control number indicated above should be provided with the entry documents filed at the time this merchandise is imported. If you have any questions regarding the ruling, contact National Import Specialist Mitchel Bayer at 646-733-3102.
Sincerely,
Robert B. Swierupski
Director,